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€131 Find cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Los Angeles

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Cheap flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles (JFK-LAX)

 
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14:49 - 22:34JFK-LAX
10h 45m1 stop
23:42 - 08:15LAX-JFK
5h 33mdirect
€266JetBlue
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Tue, 27 Aug - Tue, 3 Sep
14:49 - 22:34JFK-LAX
10h 45m1 stop
12:20 - 23:59LAX-JFK
8h 39m1 stop
€269JetBlue
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Tue, 27 Aug - Tue, 3 Sep
22:10 - 01:19JFK-LAX
6h 09mdirect
23:05 - 13:28LAX-JFK
11h 23m1 stop
€270JetBlue
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Thu, 4 Jul - Mon, 12 Aug
20:40 - 23:50JFK-LAX
6h 10mdirect
23:42 - 08:15LAX-JFK
5h 33mdirect
€271JetBlue
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Tue, 27 Aug - Tue, 3 Sep
20:08 - 08:29JFK-LAX
15h 21m1 stop
19:55 - 15:49LAX-JFK
16h 54m1 stop
€289Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 17 Sep - Tue, 24 Sep
19:25 - 22:45JFK-LAX
6h 20mdirect
16:30 - 01:14LAX-JFK
5h 44mdirect
€294Delta
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Sat, 31 Aug - Thu, 5 Sep
21:15 - 00:30JFK-LAX
6h 15mdirect
22:20 - 06:45LAX-JFK
5h 25mdirect
€295Delta
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Fri, 6 Sep - Tue, 10 Sep
11:30 - 07:59JFK-LAX
23h 29m1 stop
23:50 - 10:31LAX-JFK
7h 41m1 stop
€313Sun Country Air
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Wed, 5 Jun - Mon, 10 Jun
11:25 - 08:13JFK-LAX
23h 48m1 stop
23:55 - 10:38LAX-JFK
7h 43m1 stop
€322Sun Country Air
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Fri, 31 May - Fri, 7 Jun
13:00 - 20:07JFK-LAX
10h 07m1 stop
09:30 - 22:59LAX-JFK
10h 29m1 stop
€352Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 29 May - Wed, 5 Jun
14:49 - 22:34JFK-LAX
10h 45m1 stop
€131JetBlue
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Wed, 28 Aug
21:40 - 00:49JFK-LAX
6h 09mdirect
€136JetBlue
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Wed, 14 Aug
15:49 - 00:30JFK-LAX
11h 41m1 stop
€139JetBlue
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Wed, 12 Jun
16:59 - 23:59JFK-LAX
10h 00m1 stop
€144Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 4 Sep
07:00 - 09:55JFK-LAX
5h 55mdirect
€150Delta
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Fri, 31 May
19:00 - 22:17JFK-LAX
6h 17mdirect
€154Delta
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Tue, 18 Jun
07:25 - 14:51JFK-LAX
10h 26m1 stop
€158Alaska Airlines
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Thu, 30 May
11:24 - 08:08JFK-LAX
23h 44m1 stop
€182Sun Country Air
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Sun, 16 Jun
11:30 - 08:06JFK-LAX
23h 36m1 stop
€187Sun Country Air
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Wed, 31 Jul
05:59 - 15:34JFK-LAX
12h 35m2 stops
€351American Airlines
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Fri, 24 May
14:51 - 23:57JFK-LAX
12h 06m1 stop
13:10 - 21:41LAX-JFK
5h 31mdirect
€448JetBlue
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Mon, 20 May - Thu, 30 May
15:49 - 22:49JFK-LAX
10h 00m1 stop
16:20 - 05:22LAX-JFK
10h 02m1 stop
€458JetBlue
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Mon, 20 May - Sat, 15 Jun
16:59 - 07:36JFK-LAX
17h 37m1 stop
06:00 - 22:59LAX-JFK
13h 59m1 stop
€475Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 21 May - Fri, 31 May
16:59 - 00:45JFK-LAX
10h 46m1 stop
23:28 - 12:49LAX-JFK
10h 21m1 stop
€480JetBlue
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Mon, 20 May - Wed, 29 May
15:30 - 00:45JFK-LAX
12h 15m1 stop
10:54 - 23:55LAX-JFK
10h 01m1 stop
€484JetBlue
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Mon, 20 May - Wed, 5 Jun
08:00 - 10:55JFK-LAX
5h 55mdirect
21:25 - 05:45LAX-JFK
5h 20mdirect
€567Delta
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Sun, 19 May - Sat, 1 Jun
16:59 - 07:36JFK-LAX
17h 37m1 stop
09:30 - 22:59LAX-JFK
10h 29m1 stop
€604Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 21 May - Tue, 28 May
20:25 - 07:36JFK-LAX
14h 11m1 stop
15:53 - 07:59LAX-JFK
13h 06m2 stops
€612Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 21 May - Sat, 25 May
08:00 - 10:55JFK-LAX
5h 55mdirect
00:59 - 09:31LAX-JFK
5h 32mdirect
€632Delta
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Mon, 20 May - Wed, 22 May
15:55 - 19:11JFK-LAX
6h 16mdirect
07:20 - 15:53LAX-JFK
5h 33mdirect
€713Delta
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Sat, 18 May - Sat, 25 May
09:59 - 13:04JFK-LAX
6h 05mdirect
15:25 - 23:57LAX-JFK
5h 32mdirect
€270JetBlue
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Sat, 7 Sep - Sat, 7 Sep
14:30 - 17:36JFK-LAX
6h 06mdirect
16:30 - 01:14LAX-JFK
5h 44mdirect
€271Delta
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Tue, 27 Aug - Wed, 28 Aug
07:40 - 10:50JFK-LAX
6h 10mdirect
14:10 - 22:41LAX-JFK
5h 31mdirect
€275JetBlue
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Thu, 30 May - Thu, 30 May
15:45 - 18:54JFK-LAX
6h 09mdirect
14:15 - 22:49LAX-JFK
5h 34mdirect
€276JetBlue
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Fri, 6 Sep - Tue, 10 Sep
07:25 - 10:37JFK-LAX
6h 12mdirect
15:25 - 23:57LAX-JFK
5h 32mdirect
€277JetBlue
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Fri, 6 Sep - Tue, 10 Sep
11:00 - 14:06JFK-LAX
6h 06mdirect
15:25 - 23:55LAX-JFK
5h 30mdirect
€280JetBlue
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Thu, 30 May - Fri, 31 May
22:10 - 01:19JFK-LAX
6h 09mdirect
20:45 - 05:10LAX-JFK
5h 25mdirect
€285JetBlue
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Thu, 4 Jul - Tue, 9 Jul
20:49 - 23:59JFK-LAX
6h 10mdirect
05:55 - 14:30LAX-JFK
5h 35mdirect
€287JetBlue
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Thu, 4 Jul - Wed, 10 Jul
07:00 - 09:45JFK-LAX
5h 45mdirect
21:20 - 05:45LAX-JFK
5h 25mdirect
€290Delta
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Tue, 3 Sep - Sat, 7 Sep
19:25 - 22:45JFK-LAX
6h 20mdirect
16:30 - 01:14LAX-JFK
5h 44mdirect
€294Delta
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Sat, 31 Aug - Thu, 5 Sep

Flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles is September, where tickets cost €260 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is €444 and €375 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from New York to Los Angeles?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on JetBlue (€131) and Alaska Airlines (€144). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on JetBlue (€266) and Alaska Airlines (€289).

Which airlines fly most frequently between New York and Los Angeles?

The airlines most regularly connecting New York to Los Angeles are Delta (28 flights per day), American Airlines (18 flights per day), and JetBlue (12 flights per day).

How many flights are there between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Los Angeles per day?

Each day, there are between 43 and 68 nonstop flights that take off from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and land in Los Angeles, with an average flight time of 6h 06m. The most common departure time is 08:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 414 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Los Angeles?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from New York to Los Angeles take?

The average direct flight takes 5h 45m, covering a distance of 6,392 km.

What’s the earliest departure time from New York to Los Angeles?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport at 05:20 and will be landing in Los Angeles at 08:16.

What’s the latest departure time from New York to Los Angeles?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles jets off at 22:10 and lands at 01:22.

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Low season

January

High season

August

Cheapest flight

€131
Best time to beat the crowds (26% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (3% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking New York John F Kennedy Airport to Los Angeles flights

  • Are there any direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)?

    Yes, there are several direct flights from JFK to LAX each day operated by a number of different airlines. Delta Airlines, United Airlines, Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, and JetBlue all operate direct flights from JFK to LAX.

  • What is the best way to get to JFK from downtown New York City?

    There are several ways to get to JFK from downtown NYC. You can drive or take a taxi or a rideshare like Uber or Lyft. Alternatively, you can make use of New York’s efficient public transport system. JFK is connected to downtown via the NYC subway system, which is directly connected to the AirTrain. There are also several buses running between the airport and some of New York’s biggest neighborhoods.

  • What is the best way to get to downtown Los Angeles from LAX?

    There are a few different ways you can get to downtown Los Angeles from the airport after you arrive. Rental cars, taxis, and rideshares are also available here, as well as several public transportation options. You can take the Lot South/LAX City Bus Center shuttle to the downtown area or take the Metro C Line at Aviation Station.

  • Are there hotels near LAX?

    Of course, you will find many hotels near the Los Angeles International Airport for your convenience. These include the Hilton Los Angeles Airport, the Los Angeles Airport Marriott, the Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport, the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel LAX - El Segundo, and more.

  • What is the cheapest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles was €142 for a one-way ticket and €289 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from New York to Los Angeles?

    JetBlue, American Airlines, Delta, Alaska Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the New York to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York to Los Angeles?

    The Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New York to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York to Los Angeles?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between New York and Los Angeles, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from New York to Los Angeles?

    There are direct flights from New York to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New York to Los Angeles.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from New York is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York to Los Angeles?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Los Angeles with an airline and back to New York with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York to Los Angeles?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Los Angeles from New York up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Los Angeles

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for €388 or less round-trip.
  • Are you driving to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and will need to park your car there during your trip to Los Angeles? There are tons of options to choose from here. There are several long-term lots that you can pre-book and prepay at almost every terminal. There are also designated lots for passengers with limited mobility as well as electric vehicle charging stations. You can also check the availability of each lot online before you arrive at the airport.
  • Both John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) offer services for passengers with limited mobility. These include accessible transportation, accessible drinking fountains, and more. If you will need extra assistance upon departure or landing, let your airline know in advance.
  • Is someone dropping you off at JFK for your flight? Instead of parking and walking into the airport, you can use the Kiss & Fly area to avoid airport traffic. Located at the AirTrain JFK Lefferts Boulevard station, you can say goodbye to your loved one and then immediately board the AirTrain directly to your terminal, helping your drop-off experience be as quick and convenient as possible.
  • If someone is picking you up from LAX when you arrive, you can meet them on the outer curb of the lower level outside the baggage claim. They can wait in the free 24h cell phone lot for your call when you are ready to be picked up in the designated area.
  • Trying to kill time in JFK before your flight? There are more than 5 spas located throughout the airport, so go grab a massage and relax before your flight.
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Prefer to fly direct from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles?

Find which airlines fly direct from John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

New York John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles

Monday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +27 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +28 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +27 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +28 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +28 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +29 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +27 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +28 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +28 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +29 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +27 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +28 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +28 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +29 more

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Direct returns

Los Angeles to New York John F Kennedy Intl

Monday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +27 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +28 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +26 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +27 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +26 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +27 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +26 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +27 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +27 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +28 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +27 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +28 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +27 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +28 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from New York to Los Angeles found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
28/8Wed
1 stopJetBlue
10h 45mJFK-LAX
€131
14/8Wed
directJetBlue
6h 09mJFK-LAX
€136
12/6Wed
1 stopJetBlue
11h 41mJFK-LAX
€139
4/9Wed
1 stopAlaska Airlines
10h 00mJFK-LAX
€144
31/5Fri
directDelta
5h 55mJFK-LAX
€150
18/6Tue
directDelta
6h 17mJFK-LAX
€154
30/5Thu
1 stopAlaska Airlines
10h 26mJFK-LAX
€158
16/6Sun
1 stopSun Country Air
23h 44mJFK-LAX
€182
31/7Wed
1 stopSun Country Air
23h 36mJFK-LAX
€187
24/5Fri
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
12h 35mJFK-LAX
€351

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Last minute flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from New York to Los Angeles that are departing in the next 10 days.
20/5Mon
multi-stopJetBlue
12h 06mJFK-LAX
30/5Thu
directJetBlue
5h 31mLAX-JFK
€448
20/5Mon
multi-stopJetBlue
10h 00mJFK-LAX
15/6Sat
multi-stopJetBlue
10h 02mLAX-JFK
€458
21/5Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
17h 37mJFK-LAX
31/5Fri
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
13h 59mLAX-JFK
€475
20/5Mon
multi-stopJetBlue
10h 46mJFK-LAX
29/5Wed
multi-stopJetBlue
10h 21mLAX-JFK
€480
20/5Mon
multi-stopJetBlue
12h 15mJFK-LAX
5/6Wed
multi-stopJetBlue
10h 01mLAX-JFK
€484
19/5Sun
directDelta
5h 55mJFK-LAX
1/6Sat
directDelta
5h 20mLAX-JFK
€567
21/5Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
17h 37mJFK-LAX
28/5Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
10h 29mLAX-JFK
€604
21/5Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
14h 11mJFK-LAX
25/5Sat
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
13h 06mLAX-JFK
€612
20/5Mon
directDelta
5h 55mJFK-LAX
22/5Wed
directDelta
5h 32mLAX-JFK
€632
18/5Sat
directDelta
6h 16mJFK-LAX
25/5Sat
directDelta
5h 33mLAX-JFK
€713

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New York - Los Angeles Flights

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€388

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